A winter camp organized by local clergy of Grak was disrupted last month when Lightsworn member Ahtem attacked the group mid-outing. This reporter witnessed the entire incident from a nearby vantage point, and has several thoughts on the matter.
The camp had been on a scenic walk prior to their scheduled snack time. The children had been learning a traditional song of Grak’s faith, which this reporter transcribed personally and found quite memorable:
“Father Grak had many sons, many sons had Father Grak. I am one of them, and so are you. So let’s all praise the Three. Cut off their fingers and watch them scream. Father Grak had many sons.”
It is very catchy, though I predict anyone found singing it may be subject to scrutiny. Moving on.
The attack, which was very rude and entirely unprovoked as far as this reporter could observe, resulted in the death of at least one clergy member. Snack time did not occur and no final rest was administered, which this reporter found troubling. The children survived but have since converted to Darkness worship, which frankly is worse than if Ahtem had just let them have their snacks. The Grak congregation has struggled accordingly, which is unsurprising given the attack on their snack time.
A fellow youth pastor, reached for comment, stated that the experience strengthened their faith in Grak, as the song attracted additional opportunities to praise him through combat.
Ahtem has not commented at time of publication.